Fire erupted on board of general cargo ship AZOV CONFIDENCE in the evening Nov 2, shortly after the ship left Samsun Turkey, Black, sea, bound for Novorossiysk. Ship’s engineer of Ukrainian nationality (rank unknown) was engulfed in flames and jumped overboard. AZOV CONFIDENCE returned to Samsun, SAR was unsuccessful. No details on fire and probably damages. On Nov 4 the ship was still anchored off Samsun.
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